I've heard about weighted blankets for a while now and have occasionally wondered if they are worth the hype. If I bought one, would it help me sleep better? Does it really feel like a hug? Well, I bought one on a whim the other day. I got a "cooling" blanket, since it's still summer... Continue Reading →
I'm noticing that my birthday list is taking on a drinks theme as of late... Well, my journey to drinking an Italian cocktail began at a record store in my hometown. Allen and I stopped into the House of Guitars when we visited Rochester a couple of months ago. The place is iconic and chaotic—at... Continue Reading →
Have you heard of Maya nuts? I hadn't until I read an article on the Blue Zones blog. Maya nuts are not a type of nut—they are a type of fruit—and are found in Costa Rica. I read that they contain lots of nutrients and are caffeine-free but give some people energy. Sounded good to... Continue Reading →
As you can imagine, it's difficult to complete a birthday list during a pandemic. Only so many places to go and things to do. So I've been relying on the simpler pleasures, like new parks, new foods, new drinks... Now I've had tequila before. I'm not a cocktail aficionado, but I've had my fair share... Continue Reading →
Every year since I turned 30, I have visited a new place for my birthday. Because COVID is still looming large (even though more than half of adults in the US are vaccinated), I wanted to stay somewhat close to home. I landed on Sturbridge, MA, because I thought it was about time I went... Continue Reading →
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